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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.23, 1,777.81 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.23, 1,777.81 and 363.49 is: 545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.23 : 1,777.81 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.23/1,777.81 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.23x = 1,777.81 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.23x = 646,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,216.16/1,185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.22

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